A savory chili combining lean turkey, beans, tomatoes, and spices for a filling dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
→ Beans & Tomatoes
06 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with juices
09 - 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
→ Liquids
10 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 2 tbsp chili powder
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
16 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
17 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
18 - Chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Sliced green onions
20 - Shredded cheese
21 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
22 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture and stir to combine.
05 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to enhance flavor depth.
06 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, black beans, kidney beans, and chicken broth; stir thoroughly.
07 - Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Taste and modify seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
